The Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this off-season. The move solidified a true threat opposite of CeeDee Lamb and revamped their passing game. The 24-year-old wide receiver seems to be just entering his prime.
However, one recent decision he made left families furious.
“Awful” Move By Cowboys’ George Pickens Leaves Numerous Families Furious
George Pickens, the new wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, made a selfish business decision that has angered Pittsburgh Steelers fans:
Last month, the Cowboys acquired George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick from Pittsburgh in exchange for 2026 third and 2027 fifth-round picks. Pickens was widely floated in trade rumors heading into his contract year, and the Steelers’ blockbuster trade for ex-Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf all but confirmed that he was on his way out.
Before the trade, Pickens signed up to host a youth football camp for TruEdge Sports this Saturday at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh. But on Wednesday, the company announced that Pickens has backed out of the camp, and tight end Pat Freiermuth has admirably stepped up and agreed to host it instead.
According to the statement by TruEdge Sports, George Pickens initially agreed to run the camp even after he was traded to the Cowboys. They were told by Pickens’ camp that he “decided to walk back on his word and is no longer interested in attending the camp.”
The 24-year-old George Pickens and the Steelers obviously didn’t depart on good terms, with the star wideout often displaying “me first” antics despite his status as their No. 1 receiver. But to bail on a camp for many enthusiastic kids is the cherry on top of their ugly divorce.
The relationship between Pickens and the Steelers was clearly beyond repair, and it was clear that both sides required a fresh start. In the case of Pickens, he joins a prolific Dallas Cowboys offense led by Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, a top-five receiver in football.
Lamb will generate most of the attention from opposing defenses as Dallas’ No. 1 receiver, so that should open up plenty of opportunities for Pickens to get favorable matchups and enjoy a career year.
